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as in edges
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
a rug with a fancily embroidered border
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as in frontiers
a region along the dividing line between two countries
people who live on an international border get used to carrying a passport
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as in bounds
to serve as a border for
that velvet bordered the sleeves on this shirt, until it fell off
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Recent Examples of borders
Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The crisis in Sudan will reverberate far beyond its borders.
—David Miliband, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
Operating under a mission statement emphasizing female perspectives and universal connection, Each Other Films continues developing its pipeline while pursuing additional partnerships across borders.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Moscow believes that the nuclear submarine, with its underwater weapons and robotic systems, will enable Russia to successfully ensure the security of its maritime borders and protect its national interests in various regions of the world’s oceans.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
At the same time, Bangladesh relies almost exclusively on rivers that cross borders.
—Pintu Kumar Mahla, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) got underway this morning with top Taiwanese officials touting the event as a platform for regional cooperation and pooling finance across borders at a time of growing uncertainty in the content industries.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
The best skiing is found in the south, clustered near the Bavarian Alps and the Austrian borders.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
The fear of being scammed is a primal emotion, as fundamental as the need for love, uniting humans across time and borders.
—Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Fighting is now expected to shift to the central and oil-rich Kordofan region, which borders Darfur, according to Birru.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
So far, Qin’s hilly loaches have only been found at the Guangxi Gutingshan Forest Park in the Guangxi region of southeastern China, which borders Vietnam, researchers said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
The cause of the investigation at the company, which borders Humphreys and Hickman counties, remains under investigation.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Oct. 2025
The nonanswers have left Mueller torn about whether to sell his acreage, which borders the nuclear site.
—Miranda Dunlap, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The prime minister of India, which borders Nepal, offered to provide additional resources amid the fatal flooding.
—Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Last week, multiple drones were seen over the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein, which borders Denmark.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 3 Oct. 2025
In addition to being surrounded by storefronts and housing, the site borders the Green Line light rail station and the A Line bus stops along Snelling, key transit connections that were once expected to inspire commerce.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
In a pointed reference to Cheney’s 2014 remarks on Ukraine, RT highlighted his call to bolster NATO’s presence near Russia’s borders and provide military support to Kyiv—framing it as a blueprint for escalation.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The crisis in Sudan will reverberate far beyond its borders.
—David Miliband, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
Operating under a mission statement emphasizing female perspectives and universal connection, Each Other Films continues developing its pipeline while pursuing additional partnerships across borders.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Moscow believes that the nuclear submarine, with its underwater weapons and robotic systems, will enable Russia to successfully ensure the security of its maritime borders and protect its national interests in various regions of the world’s oceans.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
At the same time, Bangladesh relies almost exclusively on rivers that cross borders.
—Pintu Kumar Mahla, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) got underway this morning with top Taiwanese officials touting the event as a platform for regional cooperation and pooling finance across borders at a time of growing uncertainty in the content industries.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
The best skiing is found in the south, clustered near the Bavarian Alps and the Austrian borders.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
The fear of being scammed is a primal emotion, as fundamental as the need for love, uniting humans across time and borders.
—Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
Officials said Russia had damaged two energy facilities in the western region of Lviv, which borders Poland.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Fighting is now expected to shift to the central and oil-rich Kordofan region, which borders Darfur, according to Birru.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
So far, Qin’s hilly loaches have only been found at the Guangxi Gutingshan Forest Park in the Guangxi region of southeastern China, which borders Vietnam, researchers said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
The cause of the investigation at the company, which borders Humphreys and Hickman counties, remains under investigation.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Oct. 2025
The nonanswers have left Mueller torn about whether to sell his acreage, which borders the nuclear site.
—Miranda Dunlap, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The prime minister of India, which borders Nepal, offered to provide additional resources amid the fatal flooding.
—Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Last week, multiple drones were seen over the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein, which borders Denmark.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 3 Oct. 2025
In addition to being surrounded by storefronts and housing, the site borders the Green Line light rail station and the A Line bus stops along Snelling, key transit connections that were once expected to inspire commerce.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for borders
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These changes, as well as, wearing bangs were a major key to keeping her edges strong.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Australia’s hypersonic ambition Hypersonic flight, defined as speeds exceeding Mach 5, has become one of the most strategically important frontiers in aerospace and defense.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Each of the Internet’s 7 Phases overcomes the limits of the previous phase, while also opening new frontiers.—
Mallik Tatipamula,
IEEE Spectrum,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Age of Imprisonment both controls and performs leaps and bounds better than its predecessors.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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As my guide Nicolas Jeanroy preps his truffle gear, which looks like a collection of garden tools, his canine partner, Taïga, bounds up.—
Aislyn Greene,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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Des Cars promised to create no-parking perimeters in areas around the museum, upgrade the security camera system, and ask the interior ministry to establish a police station inside the museum.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Bill Russell said officers were setting up perimeters near the jail and employing drones around the area.—
Jon Webb,
Evansville Courier & Press,
22 Oct. 2025
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Conclusion In conclusion, ServiceNow continues to be a leading software provider, with steady revenue growth, strong cash flow, and margins that many enterprise software competitors would envy.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As the boundaries between global prestige and domestic performance blur, 2026 will likely see deeper integration between international fashion calendars and China’s digital economy.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
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From screen time limits to digital footprints, these five terms give you the language to set boundaries, foster trust and keep your family safer online.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Two tables have seating that surrounds screens, perfect for table-top role-playing games.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Fat that sits deep in the abdomen and surrounds vital organs is particularly dangerous, fueling inflammation, insulin resistance and cardiovascular problems, according to experts.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Its main beams are 27 inches long, with over 5-inch base circumferences.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
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Shaft circumferences of 15 inches or more are being debuted by top brands like Vince Camuto and Sam Edelman.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Borders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/borders. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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